These Whiskey Whoopie Pies are the perfect sweet treat for the bourbon lover and what a great way to celebrate the first full day of fall, or the second, or third. Come to think of it, pretty much any day is a good day for a Whiskey Whoopie Pie.

I think I’ve looked forward to fall more this year than any other year. Not sure why. We had a pretty mild summer.

As soon as fall hits, I start to want some bourbon. Makers Mark is my favorite. I just love the way it smells and I associate it with fall scents. Every home in the fall should smell like cinnamon, allspice, apples, and bourbon. Ok, maybe not everyone wants their home to smell like bourbon. But if yours does and you invite me over, I’m totally OK with it.
This Whiskey Whoopie Pie recipe is one I’ve adapted from a recent Southern Living Magazine. I’ve been really impressed by the quality and originality of their recipes lately. It wasn’t too many years ago that I struggled to find a single Southern Living recipe that I wanted to try. Now I dog-ear just about every page with a recipe on it. I might have to start cooking 24/7 to try them all. If you are at all interested in southern cooking, you will love Southern Living Magazine.

These soft and cakey treats are like a sweet sandwich for bourbon lovers.

The cookie part is super soft and cakey and the creamy, fluffy filling with a splash of bourbon really hits the spot. They are definitel...